Among the Living

by Anthrax

Overview

Generally considered the band's best album, Among the Living broadened the scope of Anthrax's subject matter with socially conscious lyrics addressing prejudice, violence, drug abuse ("Efilnikufesin [N.F.L.]," a rip on John Belushi), and the hollowness of the music business, as well as a politically correct ode to the "Indians." However, the band refuses to take itself too seriously, also recording tributes to Stephen King and Judge Dredd. Musically, the band delivers a powerful, aggressive roar driven by impossibly fast riffing and the changing tempos and collectively shouted vocals of hardcore, especially on the classic "Caught in a Mosh." The brutal rhythm guitar work of Scott Ian and the explosive drumming of Charlie Benante relentlessly push the songs along while still maintaining a solid groove, and more than make up for some lyrical awkwardness. Among the Living remains arguably Anthrax's foremost achievement. ~ Steve Huey

Product Details

Release Date:	06/15/1990
Label:	Island / Island/Def Jam / Megaforce/Island / Universal Music
UPC:	0042284244725
Rank:	20925

Tracks

1. Among the Living
2. Caught in a Mosh
3. I Am the Law
4. Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)
5. Skeleton in the Closet
6. Indians
7. One World
8. A.D.I./Horror of It All
9. Imitation of Life

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Anthrax   Primary Artist
Joey Belladonna   Vocals
Charlie Benante   Drums
Frank Bello   Guitar (Bass)
Scott Ian   Guitar
Dan Spitz   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Anthrax   Producer,Arranger,Composer,Performer
Eddie Kramer   Producer,Mixing,Engineer
Francis McSweeney   Mixing Assistant
Dan Liker   Arranger,Composer,Composer
Joey Belladonna   Composer
Dan Lilker   Composer
Joseph Bellardini   Composer
Chris Rutherford   Engineer
Rosenfeld   Composer
Jon Zazula   Composer,Producer,Executive Producer
Daniel Alan Spitz   Composer
Joe a. Belladonna   Composer
Scott Rosenfeld   Composer
Paul Hamingson   Mixing
Carl Canedy   Producer
Charlie Benante   Composer
Frank Bello   Composer
John Rooney   Composer
Turbin   Composer
Scott Ian   Composer
Neil Turbin   Composer
Dan Spitz   Composer
Chip Schane   Assistant Engineer
Ian Scott Rosenfeld   Composer
Frank Joseph Bello   Composer